Multimedia Designer Intern

Job Title:  Multimedia Intern

Location: West Des Moines

Terms: 12 weeks, full-time flexible 37.5 hours/week, in-office

Pay: $21/hour

Start Date: Monday, May 19th (can be flexible)

End Date: Friday, August 8th (can be flexible)

 

Are you ready to unleash your creativity and make a significant impact through visual storytelling? As a Multimedia Intern at Merchants Bonding Company, you'll dive into designing engaging content on a variety of our marketing channels, like social media, newsletters, print, and more. You'll assist in photo and video shoots, brainstorm new ideas, and collaborate with a talented team of marketing professionals. If you’re ready to boost your portfolio with real projects, this is your time to shine and help showcase Merchants’ dynamic brand.

 

About us:

At Merchants, we have a positive and collaborative environment where your ideas are valued, and your growth is prioritized. We work hard to deliver first-class experiences in all our relationships. Our commitment to innovation and building trust secured our spot among the top 10 surety companies in the country. Surety bonds are a vital part of industries like insurance, finance, and construction, where reliable business transactions are essential to protect all parties involved.

Curious to learn more? Visit our website and LinkedIn to explore the perks and opportunities at Merchants.

 

The internship experience:

Our internship program is truly a reflection of our overall culture. We value inclusivity and exploring new ideas, which results in a program that embraces fresh perspectives! The internship experience offers a blend of cross-departmental learning, community service projects, and opportunities for building connections through social and educational events. You’ll engage in impactful business projects, working closely with your peers and industry professionals to gain invaluable real-world experience. Embrace the chance to grow professionally and personally in a vibrant, supportive environment!

 

What You Will Do:

Design Visual Content: Create compelling visuals for both digital and print formats, including employee communications, corporate announcements, press releases, recruiting materials, social media posts, and print materials such as content covers, brochures, and banners.
Support Photo and Video Shoots: Assist with setting up, editing, organizing, and participating in photo and video shoots.
Brainstorm Creative Ideas: Contribute innovative ideas for photos, videos, and visual content that align with company goals.
Collaborate with a Talented Team: Work closely with a dynamic marketing department of over 10 skilled professionals who collaborate cross-departmentally to elevate the company’s image.
Competencies You'll Use

Content Creation
Gain hands-on experience in creating engaging multimedia content, such as graphics, videos, and animations, that aligns with project goals and client needs.
Communication
Enhance your skills in clearly conveying ideas and feedback, collaborating with team members, and adapting to different communication styles and project requirements.
Time Management
Develop the ability to prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively to meet deadlines and handle multiple assignments efficiently.
Resource Management
Learn to utilize available tools and resources efficiently, including software and design assets, to produce high-quality work while staying within project constraints.
Professionalism
Demonstrate a professional attitude in all aspects of your work, including punctuality, attention to detail, and adherence to company standards and practices
 

What Sets You Apart
Strong Academic Performance and Relevant Coursework: - A proven commitment to excellence through your academic achievements, including coursework in a major relevant to the role such as Graphic Design or Multimedia Design.
Previous Work Experience - Work experience, in a corporate environment or not, that showcases your skills and work ethic.
Portfolio Showcasing Design Skills: A strong ability to visualize and create attractive graphics, backed by a diverse design portfolio that highlights your exceptional skills across both print and digital media.
Professional Development - Additional trainings, certifications, or workshops that enhance your qualifications.
Adobe Creative Cloud Proficiency: You’re skilled in using Adobe Creative Cloud programs, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Bridge, to produce high-quality design work.
Involvement in Extracurricular Activities - Participation in campus organizations or other activities that displays your teamwork, leadership, time management, and passions.
Leadership and Initiative - Roles or projects where you’ve taken on leadership responsibilities, demonstrated creativity, and proactively addressed challenges.
Volunteer Experience - Participation in volunteer opportunities that highlight your ability to collaborate with diverse teams and contribute to community-focused goals.
*Bonus Skills!*: Experience with photography, video production and editing is a plus, showcasing your versatility and enhancing your multimedia design capabilities.
 

Take the first step in building your career - send your resume to jobs@merchantsbonding.com or visit our internship experience page.

Qualifications
Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit; walk; use hands to finger, type, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee is infrequently required to stand.  The employee may infrequently be asked to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.  The employee should have complete clear speech.

 

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to normal office working conditions that are climate controlled.  The employee would not be exposed to extreme heat or cold or other workplace hazards.  The noise level in the work environment is usually low. 

 

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with this position.  The employee assumes other responsibilities as assigned.